Citizendia

This is a list of districts of England ordered by area. The districts of England are a level of subnational division of England used for the purposes of local government The areas given are calculated from the Output Areas created for Census 2001 and made available on CD by the Office for National Statistics. The Office for National Statistics coding system is a hierarchical code used in the United Kingdom for tabulating Census and other statistical data A nationwide Census, commonly known as Census 2001, was conducted in the United Kingdom on Sunday 29 April 2001 A Compact Disc (also known as a CD) is an Optical disc used to store digital data, originally developed for storing digital audio The Office for National Statistics (ONS is the executive office of the UK Statistics Authority, a non-ministerial department which reports directly [1]

See also: List of English districts by population, List of English districts by population density, List of English districts by ethnic diversity

Contents

Over 1,000 km²

RankDistrictArea km²TypeCeremonial county
1East Riding of Yorkshire2,408. The figures are mid-year estimates for 2007 from the Office for National Statistics. This is a list of Districts of England ordered by population density - midyear population estimates for 2007 from the Office for National Statistics[http //www This is a list of Districts of England in order of ethnic diversity ( 2001 UK census) The ceremonial counties are areas of England that are appointed a Lord-Lieutenant, and are defined by the government as the Counties for the purposes of the Lieutenancies 81Unitary, DistrictEast Riding of Yorkshire
2Tynedale2,219. Tynedale, is a local government district in south-west Northumberland, England. 43DistrictNorthumberland
3Herefordshire2,179. Northumberland is a county in the North East of England. The non-metropolitan county of Northumberland borders Cumbria to the west Constitution Herefordshire was reconstituted both as a new Non-metropolitan district (effective 19th July 1996 and as a new County comprising the area of the 73Unitary, DistrictHerefordshire
4Eden2,156. Constitution Herefordshire was reconstituted both as a new Non-metropolitan district (effective 19th July 1996 and as a new County comprising the area of the Eden is a local government district in Cumbria, England. Its council is based in Penrith. 45DistrictCumbria
5East Lindsey1,760. Boundaries and divisions Cumbria is neighboured by Northumberland, County Durham, North Yorkshire, Lancashire, and the Lieutenancy East Lindsey is a local government district in Lincolnshire, England. 24DistrictLincolnshire
6South Lakeland1,553. Lincolnshire (abbreviated Lincs) is a county in the east of England. South Lakeland is a local government district in Cumbria, England. 39DistrictCumbria
7Ryedale1,506. Boundaries and divisions Cumbria is neighboured by Northumberland, County Durham, North Yorkshire, Lancashire, and the Lieutenancy Ryedale is a Non-metropolitan district of the Shire county of North Yorkshire in England. 59DistrictNorth Yorkshire
8King's Lynn and West Norfolk1,428. North Yorkshire is a non-metropolitan or shire county located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England, and a ceremonial county in King's Lynn and West Norfolk is a local government district and Borough in Norfolk, England. 76BoroughNorfolk
9Richmondshire1,318. Norfolk (ˈnɔrfək is a low-lying county in East Anglia, England, United Kingdom. Richmondshire is a local government district of North Yorkshire, England. 67DistrictNorth Yorkshire
10Hambleton1,311. North Yorkshire is a non-metropolitan or shire county located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England, and a ceremonial county in Hambleton is a local government district of North Yorkshire, England. 17DistrictNorth Yorkshire
11Harrogate1,309. North Yorkshire is a non-metropolitan or shire county located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England, and a ceremonial county in Harrogate is a local government district and Borough of North Yorkshire, England. 13DistrictNorth Yorkshire
12Breckland1,305. North Yorkshire is a non-metropolitan or shire county located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England, and a ceremonial county in History Breckland District was formed on 1 April 1974 by the merger of the Borough of Thetford, East Dereham Urban District, Swaffham 12DistrictNorfolk
13Allerdale1,257. Norfolk (ˈnɔrfək is a low-lying county in East Anglia, England, United Kingdom. Allerdale is a local government district with borough status in Cumbria, England. 79BoroughCumbria
14North Cornwall1,195. Boundaries and divisions Cumbria is neighboured by Northumberland, County Durham, North Yorkshire, Lancashire, and the Lieutenancy Housing On 9th January 2008 the ‘Regional Spatial Strategy for the South West’ (RSS announced plans to massively increase house-building in Cornwall stating that almost 70000 17DistrictCornwall
15Craven1,178. Cornwall ( Kernow ˈkɛɹnɔʊ is the most southwesterly county of England, on the Peninsula that lies to the west of the River Tamar Craven is an area in North Yorkshire, England. The name Craven is Celtic ( Cumbric) in origin and is related to the Welsh word 81DistrictNorth Yorkshire
16Cotswold1,164. North Yorkshire is a non-metropolitan or shire county located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England, and a ceremonial county in 52DistrictGloucestershire
17West Devon1,161. History See also History of Gloucestershire Gloucestershire is a historic county mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle in the 10th century 08BoroughDevon
18West Lindsey1,155. Devon is a large county in the South West of England. The county is also referred to as Devonshire, but that is an entirely unofficial name West Lindsey is a local government district in Lincolnshire, England. 71DistrictLincolnshire
19North Devon1,085. Lincolnshire (abbreviated Lincs) is a county in the east of England. This article is about the region of England For the breed of cattle see North Devon cattle. 90DistrictDevon
20West Dorset1,081. Devon is a large county in the South West of England. The county is also referred to as Devonshire, but that is an entirely unofficial name Demographics In the Census 2001 West Dorset registered a Population of 92350 estimated to be 94000 As of 2004. 48DistrictDorset
21Alnwick1,079. Dorset ( (or archaically, Dorsetshire) is a county in South West England on the English Channel coast Alnwick is a local government district of Northumberland, England. 51DistrictNorthumberland
22Carlisle1,039. Northumberland is a county in the North East of England. The non-metropolitan county of Northumberland borders Cumbria to the west The City of Carlisle is a local government district with city status in Cumbria, England. 97CityCumbria
23South Shropshire1,027. Boundaries and divisions Cumbria is neighboured by Northumberland, County Durham, North Yorkshire, Lancashire, and the Lieutenancy Economics and Demographics Economically the district is largely dependent on tourism, partly due to the decline in the economic significance of Farming 26DistrictShropshire
24Salisbury1,004. Shropshire (ˈʃrɒpʃɪə/ /-ʃə alternatively known as Salop or abbreviated in print only Shrops, is a county in the Political control Control of the authority shifted in the elections of May 2007 from Conservative to no overall control the current administration being formed by a coalition 13DistrictWiltshire

100 - 1,000 km²

RankDistrictArea km²TypeCeremonial county
25Torridge985. Etymology The county formerly 'Wiltonshire' or 'Wiltunscir' (9th century is named after the former county town of Wilton (itself named after the River Wylye The ceremonial counties are areas of England that are appointed a Lord-Lieutenant, and are defined by the government as the Counties for the purposes of the Lieutenancies See also Annery kiln Bideford 31DistrictDevon
26Stratford-on-Avon977. Devon is a large county in the South West of England. The county is also referred to as Devonshire, but that is an entirely unofficial name Stratford-on-Avon is a local government district of southern Warwickshire in England. 87DistrictWarwickshire
27Berwick-upon-Tweed971. Geography Warwickshire is bounded to the northwest by the West Midlands Metropolitan county and Staffordshire, by Leicestershire to Berwick-upon-Tweed is a local government district and Borough in Northumberland in the north-east of England, on the border with 80BoroughNorthumberland
28Kennet966. Northumberland is a county in the North East of England. The non-metropolitan county of Northumberland borders Cumbria to the west See also Kennett Square Pennsylvania, which is completely unrelated to this District 62DistrictWiltshire
29North Norfolk965. Etymology The county formerly 'Wiltonshire' or 'Wiltunscir' (9th century is named after the former county town of Wilton (itself named after the River Wylye North Norfolk is a local government district in Norfolk, United Kingdom. 46DistrictNorfolk
30South Somerset959. Norfolk (ˈnɔrfək is a low-lying county in East Anglia, England, United Kingdom. South Somerset is a local government district in Somerset, England. 04DistrictSomerset
31South Kesteven942. Somerset ( or) is a county in south west England The County town is Taunton, which is in the south of the county South Kesteven is a local government district in Lincolnshire, England, forming part of the traditional Kesteven division of the county 59DistrictLincolnshire
32North Kesteven922. Lincolnshire (abbreviated Lincs) is a county in the east of England. North Kesteven is a local government district in Lincolnshire, England. 44DistrictLincolnshire
33Mid Devon912. Lincolnshire (abbreviated Lincs) is a county in the east of England. Geography Mid Devon shares borders with several other Devon districts as well as the county of Somerset 94DistrictDevon
34Huntingdonshire912. Devon is a large county in the South West of England. The county is also referred to as Devonshire, but that is an entirely unofficial name History The earliest English settlers in the district were the Gyrwas, an East Anglian tribe who early in the 6th century worked their way up the Ouse and the Cam 47DistrictCambridgeshire
35South Norfolk907. History Cambridgeshire is noted as the site of some of the earliest known Neolithic permanent settlement in the United Kingdom, along with sites at Fengate History The district was formed on April 1, 1974, under the Local Government Act 1972, as a merger of Diss Urban District, Wymondham 71DistrictNorfolk
36Aylesbury Vale902. Norfolk (ˈnɔrfək is a low-lying county in East Anglia, England, United Kingdom. 75DistrictBuckinghamshire
37South Cambridgeshire901. Buckinghamshire (abbreviated Bucks) is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan home county in South East England. List of settlements Abington Piggotts - Arrington - Babraham - Balsham - Bar Hill - Barrington - Bartlow 63DistrictCambridgeshire
38Suffolk Coastal891. History Cambridgeshire is noted as the site of some of the earliest known Neolithic permanent settlement in the United Kingdom, along with sites at Fengate 53DistrictSuffolk
39South Hams886. Suffolk (ˈsʌfək is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in East Anglia, England. History In the Anglo-Saxon era the South Hams was a feudal estate consisting of all of the land between the River Plym and River Dart and south of 51DistrictDevon
40Mid Suffolk871. Devon is a large county in the South West of England. The county is also referred to as Devonshire, but that is an entirely unofficial name Energy policy In May 2006, a report commissioned by British Gas showed that housing in Mid Suffolk produced the 15th highest average carbon emissions in the 07DistrictSuffolk
41North Lincolnshire846. Suffolk (ˈsʌfək is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in East Anglia, England. North Lincolnshire is a Unitary authority area in the region of Yorkshire and the Humber in England. 31Unitary, BoroughLincolnshire
42Teesdale839. Lincolnshire (abbreviated Lincs) is a county in the east of England. Teesdale is a local government district in County Durham, England. 98DistrictDurham
43Wealden835. History Wealden District was formed on 1 April 1974, under the Local Government Act 1972, by the merger of the Hailsham and Uckfield Rural District 00DistrictEast Sussex
44Scarborough816. East Sussex is a county in South East England. It is bordered by the counties of Kent, Surrey and West Sussex, and to the 54BoroughNorth Yorkshire
45East Devon814. North Yorkshire is a non-metropolitan or shire county located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England, and a ceremonial county in 40DistrictDevon
46Derbyshire Dales795. Devon is a large county in the South West of England. The county is also referred to as Devonshire, but that is an entirely unofficial name Derbyshire Dales is a local government district in Derbyshire, England. 36DistrictDerbyshire
47Chichester786. History The area that is now Derbyshire was first visited probably briefly by humans 200000 years ago during the Aveley Interglacial as evidenced by a Middle History The district was formed on April 1, 1974, under the Local Government Act 1972, as a merger of the Municipal borough of Chichester 32DistrictWest Sussex
48North Wiltshire767. Settlements Most settlements in West Sussex are either along the south coast or are situated in the M23 corridor 68DistrictWiltshire
49New Forest753. Etymology The county formerly 'Wiltonshire' or 'Wiltunscir' (9th century is named after the former county town of Wilton (itself named after the River Wylye 21DistrictHampshire
50South Holland742. Wildlife Hampshire has wildlife typical of the island of Great Britain South Holland is a local government district of Lincolnshire. 37DistrictLincolnshire
51Mendip739. Lincolnshire (abbreviated Lincs) is a county in the east of England. Mendip is also a shortened name for The Mendip Hills, from which this district takes its name 44DistrictSomerset
52Copeland737. Somerset ( or) is a county in south west England The County town is Taunton, which is in the south of the county for the constituency of the same name see Copeland (UK Parliament constituency Copeland is a local government district and 59BoroughCumbria
53West Somerset726. Boundaries and divisions Cumbria is neighboured by Northumberland, County Durham, North Yorkshire, Lancashire, and the Lieutenancy West Somerset is a local government district in the English county of Somerset. 84DistrictSomerset
54West Oxfordshire714. Somerset ( or) is a county in south west England The County town is Taunton, which is in the south of the county 40DistrictOxfordshire
55West Berkshire704. History See also History of Oxfordshire The county of Oxfordshire was formed in the early years of the 10th century and is broadly situated in the History The district of Newbury was formed on April 1, 1974, as a merger of the borough of Newbury Bradfield Rural District, Hungerford Rural 17Unitary, DistrictBerkshire
56North Shropshire679. Berkshire (ˈbɑːkʃə or /ˈbɑːkʃɪə/ say Baak-shuh/-sheer sometimes abbreviated to Berks) is a Home County in the South Settlements The district council has classified Wem Market Drayton Whitchurch and Ellesmere as the market towns of North Shropshire while it has given the classification of 17DistrictShropshire
57South Oxfordshire678. Shropshire (ˈʃrɒpʃɪə/ /-ʃə alternatively known as Salop or abbreviated in print only Shrops, is a county in the Towns The towns in the district are Didcot, Henley-on-Thames, Thame, Wallingford and Watlington. 53DistrictOxfordshire
58Teignbridge673. History See also History of Oxfordshire The county of Oxfordshire was formed in the early years of the 10th century and is broadly situated in the Settlements Teignbridge contains the following towns and villages Abbotskerswell Ashburton Ashcombe 87DistrictDevon
59Daventry665. Devon is a large county in the South West of England. The county is also referred to as Devonshire, but that is an entirely unofficial name The Daventry district is a large local government district of western Northamptonshire, England. 61DistrictNorthamptonshire
60Caradon664. Northamptonshire (or archaically the County of Northampton; abbreviated Northants Caradon is a local government district in Cornwall, United Kingdom. 39DistrictCornwall
61Wychavon663. Cornwall ( Kernow ˈkɛɹnɔʊ is the most southwesterly county of England, on the Peninsula that lies to the west of the River Tamar 54DistrictWorcestershire
62Winchester660. Worcestershire (ˈwʊstəʃə abbreviated Worcs) is a county located in the West Midlands region of central England. Settlements and parishes Settlements in the district include Avington Badger Farm, Beauworth, Bighton 97CityHampshire
63St Edmundsbury656. Wildlife Hampshire has wildlife typical of the island of Great Britain See also St Edmundsbury local elections 96BoroughSuffolk
64Newark and Sherwood651. Suffolk (ˈsʌfək is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in East Anglia, England. Newark and Sherwood is a local government district of eastern Nottinghamshire, England. 32DistrictNottinghamshire
65East Cambridgeshire651. Nottinghamshire (abbreviated Notts) is an English county in the East Midlands, which borders South Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire Archaeology The recent Fenland survey of archaeological finds mentions an enumeration of findings made between 1884 and 1994 in the region to the north 28DistrictCambridgeshire
66Uttlesford641. History Cambridgeshire is noted as the site of some of the earliest known Neolithic permanent settlement in the United Kingdom, along with sites at Fengate Energy policy In May 2006, a report commissioned by British Gas showed that housing in Uttlesford produced the highest average carbon emissions in the country 18DistrictEssex
67Bassetlaw637. Essex is a county in the East of England. The County town is Chelmsford, and the highest point of the county is Chrishall Common Bassetlaw is the northernmost district of Nottinghamshire, England, with a population according to the 2001 UK census of 107713 86DistrictNottinghamshire
68South Northamptonshire634. Nottinghamshire (abbreviated Notts) is an English county in the East Midlands, which borders South Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire South Northamptonshire is a local government district in Northamptonshire, England. 02DistrictNorthamptonshire
69Basingstoke and Deane633. Northamptonshire (or archaically the County of Northampton; abbreviated Northants See also Basingstoke and Deane local elections 81BoroughHampshire
70Bridgnorth633. Wildlife Hampshire has wildlife typical of the island of Great Britain Energy policy In May 2006, a report commissioned by British Gas showed that housing in the district of Bridgnorth produced the 12th highest average carbon emissions 17DistrictShropshire
71Test Valley627. Shropshire (ˈʃrɒpʃɪə/ /-ʃə alternatively known as Salop or abbreviated in print only Shrops, is a county in the Towns and villages Abbotswood Abbotts Ann Ampfield Amport Andover 58BoroughHampshire
72Castle Morpeth618. Wildlife Hampshire has wildlife typical of the island of Great Britain Castle Morpeth is a local government district and Borough in Northumberland, England. 23BoroughNorthumberland
73Braintree611. Northumberland is a county in the North East of England. The non-metropolitan county of Northumberland borders Cumbria to the west 71DistrictEssex
74North Dorset609. Essex is a county in the East of England. The County town is Chelmsford, and the highest point of the county is Chrishall Common Settlements Towns with a population over 2500 are in bold. Anderson, Ashmore Belchalwell 22DistrictDorset
75Shrewsbury and Atcham601. Dorset ( (or archaically, Dorsetshire) is a county in South West England on the English Channel coast History The borough was formed on 1 April 1974, under the Local Government Act 1972 when the Municipal borough of Shrewsbury 63BoroughShropshire
76Selby599. Shropshire (ˈʃrɒpʃɪə/ /-ʃə alternatively known as Salop or abbreviated in print only Shrops, is a county in the Selby is a local government district of North Yorkshire, England. 31DistrictNorth Yorkshire
77Stafford598. North Yorkshire is a non-metropolitan or shire county located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England, and a ceremonial county in Settlements and parishes of Stafford Adbaston Barlaston, Berkswich, Bradley, Brocton 17DistrictStaffordshire
78Babergh595. Staffordshire (abbreviated Staffs) is a landlocked county in the West Midlands region of England. Towns and parishes in Babergh District Acton Aldham Alpheton Arwarton 21DistrictSuffolk
79Harborough592. Suffolk (ˈsʌfək is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in East Anglia, England. This is about the district of Harborough there is also the Harborough constituency. 70DistrictLeicestershire
80Cherwell588. Leicestershire (ˈlɛstəʃə(r or ˈlɛstəʃɪə(r abbreviation Leics See also Cherwell local elections 77DistrictOxfordshire
81Ribble Valley584. History See also History of Oxfordshire The county of Oxfordshire was formed in the early years of the 10th century and is broadly situated in the Ribble Valley is a local government district with Borough status within the Non-metropolitan county of Lancashire, England (although 47BoroughLancashire
82Ashford580. Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England, bounded to the west by the Irish Sea Population In 1801 the population of Ashford and Willesborough was 2600 in 1861 this had more than tripled to 8800 by 1901 12808 and in 1961 the figure was 28000 62BoroughKent
83Vale of White Horse578. KENT (1400 AM) is a Radio station broadcasting a Adult Standards/MOR format Geography It is the valley of the Ock, a stream which joins the Thames from the West at Abingdon 63DistrictOxfordshire
84Malvern Hills577. History See also History of Oxfordshire The county of Oxfordshire was formed in the early years of the 10th century and is broadly situated in the Energy policy In May 2006 a report commissioned by British Gas showed that housing in Malvern Hills produced the 6th highest average carbon emissions in the country at 07DistrictWorcestershire
85Lancaster575. Worcestershire (ˈwʊstəʃə abbreviated Worcs) is a county located in the West Midlands region of central England. The City of Lancaster (2002 population 133914 is a local government district with city status in Lancashire, England. 86City (1937)Lancashire
86Staffordshire Moorlands575. Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England, bounded to the west by the Irish Sea Education The Staffordshire Moorlands ranks highly at GCSE level compared to many other districts in Staffordshire. 85DistrictStaffordshire
87Doncaster567. Staffordshire (abbreviated Staffs) is a landlocked county in the West Midlands region of England. The Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster is a Metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire in Yorkshire and the Humber Region of England. 98Metropolitan boroughSouth Yorkshire
88Sedgemoor564. A metropolitan borough is a type of local government district in England covering urban areas within metropolitan counties. Divisions and environs South Yorkshire is divided into four local government districts they are the City of Sheffield, the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster Sedgemoor is a local government district of Somerset in England. 36DistrictSomerset
89Broadland552. Somerset ( or) is a county in south west England The County town is Taunton, which is in the south of the county History The district was formed on April 1, 1974 by the merger of St 40DistrictNorfolk
90Leeds551. Norfolk (ˈnɔrfək is a low-lying county in East Anglia, England, United Kingdom. This article discusses the metropolitan district of the City of Leeds. 72Metropolitan borough, City (1893)West Yorkshire
91Fenland546. A metropolitan borough is a type of local government district in England covering urban areas within metropolitan counties. West Yorkshire is a Metropolitan county within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England with a population of Economy The Fenland economy has for years been built upon farming and food related industry 45DistrictCambridgeshire
92High Peak540. History Cambridgeshire is noted as the site of some of the earliest known Neolithic permanent settlement in the United Kingdom, along with sites at Fengate High Peak is a Non-metropolitan district and Borough of the Non-metropolitan county of Derbyshire, England. 25BoroughDerbyshire
93Horsham530. History The area that is now Derbyshire was first visited probably briefly by humans 200000 years ago during the Aveley Interglacial as evidenced by a Middle Civil parishes Within the Horsham District are the following civil parishes Amberley Ashington Ashurst 26DistrictWest Sussex
94Forest of Dean526. Settlements Most settlements in West Sussex are either along the south coast or are situated in the M23 corridor Parishes and settlements Alvington, Awre, Aylburton Blaisdon, Bromsberrow 43DistrictGloucestershire
95Macclesfield524. History See also History of Gloucestershire Gloucestershire is a historic county mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle in the 10th century For the principal settlement of this borough see Macclesfield. 97BoroughCheshire
96West Wiltshire516. Cheshire (or archaically the County of Chester) is a county in North West England. The District Council West Wiltshire District Council has forty-four members all elected together for a four-year term of office 92DistrictWiltshire
97East Hampshire514. Etymology The county formerly 'Wiltonshire' or 'Wiltunscir' (9th century is named after the former county town of Wilton (itself named after the River Wylye Settlements and Parishes Settlements in East Hampshire include Alton Beech, Bentley, Bentworth 44DistrictHampshire
98Rother511. Wildlife Hampshire has wildlife typical of the island of Great Britain See also River Rother for rivers named Rother ---- History Rother District was formed on 1 April 1974, under the 75DistrictEast Sussex
99East Northamptonshire509. East Sussex is a county in South East England. It is bordered by the counties of Kent, Surrey and West Sussex, and to the Main Towns There are six towns in the district Rushden is by far the largest with a population of 25849 79DistrictNorthamptonshire
100Wear Valley504. Northamptonshire (or archaically the County of Northampton; abbreviated Northants Wear Valley is a local government district in County Durham, England. 63DistrictDurham
101Mid Bedfordshire502. Mid Bedfordshire is a local government district in Bedfordshire, England. 85DistrictBedfordshire
102South Gloucestershire496. Bedfordshire (abbreviated Beds) is a County in England that forms part of the East of England region. Geography The River Severn forms the north-western edge of the area with a wide coastal plain terminated by the Severn Escarpment. 94Unitary, DistrictGloucestershire
103Melton481. History See also History of Gloucestershire Gloucestershire is a historic county mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle in the 10th century Melton is a local government district with Borough status in north-eastern Leicestershire, England. 38BoroughLeicestershire
104Bedford476. Leicestershire (ˈlɛstəʃə(r or ˈlɛstəʃɪə(r abbreviation Leics Bedford is a local government district with the status of a Borough in the East of England. 41BoroughBedfordshire
105East Hertfordshire475. Bedfordshire (abbreviated Beds) is a County in England that forms part of the East of England region. Footnotes 69DistrictHertfordshire
106Kerrier473. Hertfordshire (ˈhɑːtfədʃə(r, abbreviated Herts) is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of Housing On 9th January 2008 the ‘Regional Spatial Strategy for the South West’ (RSS announced plans to massively increase house-building in Cornwall stating that almost 70000 52DistrictCornwall
107Taunton Deane462. Cornwall ( Kernow ˈkɛɹnɔʊ is the most southwesterly county of England, on the Peninsula that lies to the west of the River Tamar Taunton Deane is a local government district with Borough status in Somerset, England. 36BoroughSomerset
108Carrick461. Somerset ( or) is a county in south west England The County town is Taunton, which is in the south of the county Carrick is a local government district in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom. 00DistrictCornwall
109Stroud460. Cornwall ( Kernow ˈkɛɹnɔʊ is the most southwesterly county of England, on the Peninsula that lies to the west of the River Tamar 65DistrictGloucestershire
110Restormel451. History See also History of Gloucestershire Gloucestershire is a historic county mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle in the 10th century Twinning Restormel is twinned by oath which can be viewed in the council offices in St Austell, with Kreis Dithmarschen. 83BoroughCornwall
111Chester448. Cornwall ( Kernow ˈkɛɹnɔʊ is the most southwesterly county of England, on the Peninsula that lies to the west of the River Tamar For the smaller central city area and principal settlement of this district see Chester. 04CityCheshire
112Crewe and Nantwich430. Cheshire (or archaically the County of Chester) is a county in North West England. Crewe and Nantwich is one of six local government districts in the non-metropolitan county of Cheshire, England. 41BoroughCheshire
113Tewkesbury414. Cheshire (or archaically the County of Chester) is a county in North West England. 42BoroughGloucestershire
114Rushcliffe409. History See also History of Gloucestershire Gloucestershire is a historic county mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle in the 10th century Rushcliffe is a local government district with Borough status in Nottinghamshire, England. 24BoroughNottinghamshire
115Kirklees408. Nottinghamshire (abbreviated Notts) is an English county in the East Midlands, which borders South Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire Kirklees is a Metropolitan borough of West Yorkshire, England. 60Metropolitan boroughWest Yorkshire
116South Staffordshire407. A metropolitan borough is a type of local government district in England covering urban areas within metropolitan counties. West Yorkshire is a Metropolitan county within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England with a population of 32DistrictStaffordshire
117Purbeck404. Staffordshire (abbreviated Staffs) is a landlocked county in the West Midlands region of England. Settlements Settlements with a Population over 2500 are in bold. 40DistrictDorset
118Rutland393. Dorset ( (or archaically, Dorsetshire) is a county in South West England on the English Channel coast Rutland is a county of mainland England, bounded on the west and north by Leicestershire, northeast by Lincolnshire, and southeast by 75Unitary, DistrictRutland
119Maidstone393. Rutland is a county of mainland England, bounded on the west and north by Leicestershire, northeast by Lincolnshire, and southeast by Position The Borough covers an area generally to the east and south of the town of Maidstone: as far north as the M2 motorway; east down the M20 to 33BoroughKent
120East Staffordshire390. KENT (1400 AM) is a Radio station broadcasting a Adult Standards/MOR format 00BoroughStaffordshire
121Vale Royal380. Staffordshire (abbreviated Staffs) is a landlocked county in the West Midlands region of England. Vale Royal is a local government district and Borough in Cheshire, England. 19BoroughCheshire
122Isle of Wight380. Cheshire (or archaically the County of Chester) is a county in North West England. The Isle of Wight is an English Island and county in the English Channel between three and five miles (8 km from the south coast of the 16Unitary, CountyIsle of Wight
123Forest Heath377. The Isle of Wight is an English Island and county in the English Channel between three and five miles (8 km from the south coast of the Towns Mildenhall Newmarket Brandon Significant Villages 71DistrictSuffolk
124North Hertfordshire375. Suffolk (ˈsʌfək is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in East Anglia, England. Towns Baldock Hitchin Letchworth Royston Villages 37DistrictHertfordshire
125North Somerset374. Hertfordshire (ˈhɑːtfədʃə(r, abbreviated Herts) is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of North Somerset is a Unitary authority in England. Its area covers part of the ceremonial county of Somerset but it is administered 68Unitary, DistrictSomerset
126Swale373. Somerset ( or) is a county in south west England The County town is Taunton, which is in the south of the county 40BoroughKent
127Waveney370. KENT (1400 AM) is a Radio station broadcasting a Adult Standards/MOR format 39DistrictSuffolk
128Sevenoaks370. Suffolk (ˈsʌfək is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in East Anglia, England. The Council The Council consists of 54 elected councillors representing wards in the District 34DistrictKent
129Sheffield367. KENT (1400 AM) is a Radio station broadcasting a Adult Standards/MOR format Sheffield ( is a city and Metropolitan borough in South Yorkshire, England 94Metropolitan borough, City (1893)South Yorkshire
130Bradford366. A metropolitan borough is a type of local government district in England covering urban areas within metropolitan counties. Divisions and environs South Yorkshire is divided into four local government districts they are the City of Sheffield, the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster The City of Bradford is a local government district of West Yorkshire, England, with the status of a Metropolitan borough and a city 42Metropolitan borough, City (1897)West Yorkshire
131Calderdale363. A metropolitan borough is a type of local government district in England covering urban areas within metropolitan counties. West Yorkshire is a Metropolitan county within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England with a population of The Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale is a Metropolitan borough of the Metropolitan county of West Yorkshire, England, through which the 92Metropolitan boroughWest Yorkshire
132Boston361. A metropolitan borough is a type of local government district in England covering urban areas within metropolitan counties. West Yorkshire is a Metropolitan county within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England with a population of Boston is a local government district with Borough status in Lincolnshire, England. 54BoroughLincolnshire
133Maldon358. Lincolnshire (abbreviated Lincs) is a county in the east of England. Politics A subdivision of the county of Essex, the Non-metropolitan district is served by Maldon District Council 78DistrictEssex
134Shepway356. Essex is a county in the East of England. The County town is Chelmsford, and the highest point of the county is Chrishall Common Governance The district was formed on April 1, 1974 as a merger of the boroughs of Folkestone Hythe Lydd and New Romney along with Elham and Romney Marsh 70DistrictKent
135East Dorset354. KENT (1400 AM) is a Radio station broadcasting a Adult Standards/MOR format Settlements Settlements with a population over 2500 are in bold. 37DistrictDorset
136Rugby353. Dorset ( (or archaically, Dorsetshire) is a county in South West England on the English Channel coast Rugby is a local government district with Borough status in eastern Warwickshire, England. 56BoroughWarwickshire
137Bath and North East Somerset351. Geography Warwickshire is bounded to the northwest by the West Midlands Metropolitan county and Staffordshire, by Leicestershire to Bath and North East Somerset (commonly referred to as BANES or B&NES) is a Unitary authority that was created on 1 April 1996 12Unitary, DistrictSomerset
138West Lancashire346. Somerset ( or) is a county in south west England The County town is Taunton, which is in the south of the county West Lancashire is a local government district of Lancashire, England. 79DistrictLancashire
139Waverley345. Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England, bounded to the west by the Irish Sea Politics The district was formed on 1 April 1974, under the Local Government Act 1972, by a merger of the Municipal borough of Godalming 17BoroughSurrey
140Peterborough343. Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. History Early history Present-day Peterborough is the latest in a series of settlements which have at one time or other benefited from its situation where the Nene 38Unitary, City (1541)Cambridgeshire
141Chelmsford342. History Cambridgeshire is noted as the site of some of the earliest known Neolithic permanent settlement in the United Kingdom, along with sites at Fengate History The current district was formed on April 1, 1974 from the borough of Chelmsford and most of the Chelmsford Rural District. 24BoroughEssex
142Epping Forest (district)338. Essex is a county in the East of England. The County town is Chelmsford, and the highest point of the county is Chrishall Common Settlement The north east of the district is rural and sparsely populated for an area so close to London; it includes the town of Chipping Ongar and surrounding 99DistrictEssex
143Wakefield338. Essex is a county in the East of England. The County town is Chelmsford, and the highest point of the county is Chrishall Common The City of Wakefield is a local government district of West Yorkshire, England, with the status of a city and Metropolitan borough 61Metropolitan borough, City (1888)West Yorkshire
144South Derbyshire338. A metropolitan borough is a type of local government district in England covering urban areas within metropolitan counties. West Yorkshire is a Metropolitan county within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England with a population of South Derbyshire is a local government district in Derbyshire, England. 12DistrictDerbyshire
145Tendring337. History The area that is now Derbyshire was first visited probably briefly by humans 200000 years ago during the Aveley Interglacial as evidenced by a Middle Etymology There are these theories about the origin of its name- From Anglo-Saxon tynder = " Tinder " "place where tinder 58DistrictEssex
146Mid Sussex334. Essex is a county in the East of England. The County town is Chelmsford, and the highest point of the county is Chrishall Common Civil parishes Within the District are the following civil parishes Albourne Ardingly Ashurst Wood 02DistrictWest Sussex
147Colchester333. Settlements Most settlements in West Sussex are either along the south coast or are situated in the M23 corridor 18BoroughEssex
148Tunbridge Wells331. Essex is a county in the East of England. The County town is Chelmsford, and the highest point of the county is Chrishall Common Description of borough Location The borough of Tunbridge Wells lies along the south eastern border of Kent partly on the northern edge of the Weald, the remainder 33BoroughKent
149Lichfield331. KENT (1400 AM) is a Radio station broadcasting a Adult Standards/MOR format 30DistrictStaffordshire
150Barnsley329. Staffordshire (abbreviated Staffs) is a landlocked county in the West Midlands region of England. Barnsley is a Metropolitan borough of the Metropolitan county of South Yorkshire, England. 05Metropolitan boroughSouth Yorkshire
151Wycombe324. A metropolitan borough is a type of local government district in England covering urban areas within metropolitan counties. Divisions and environs South Yorkshire is divided into four local government districts they are the City of Sheffield, the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster Constituent parts The Wycombe District Council area comprises Towns High Wycombe Princes Risborough Marlow 57DistrictBuckinghamshire
152Dover314. Buckinghamshire (abbreviated Bucks) is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan home county in South East England. Communications Crossing Dover district are the Roman roads of Watling Street and that leading from Richborough. 84DistrictKent
153Canterbury308. KENT (1400 AM) is a Radio station broadcasting a Adult Standards/MOR format ' Geography The area is in the main rural although the entire coastal strip is taken up by the almost unbroken sprawl of seaside towns from Seasalter 84CityKent
154Milton Keynes308. KENT (1400 AM) is a Radio station broadcasting a Adult Standards/MOR format The Borough of Milton Keynes is a Unitary authority and Borough in south central England, at the northern tip of the South East England 63Unitary, BoroughBuckinghamshire
155Penwith303. Buckinghamshire (abbreviated Bucks) is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan home county in South East England. Geography The Penwith peninsula sits predominantly on Granite bedrock that has led to the formation of a rugged coastline with many fine beaches 56DistrictCornwall
156Hinckley and Bosworth297. Cornwall ( Kernow ˈkɛɹnɔʊ is the most southwesterly county of England, on the Peninsula that lies to the west of the River Tamar Hinckley and Bosworth is a local government district with Borough status in south-western Leicestershire, England, administered by Hinckley 35BoroughLeicestershire
157Lewes292. Leicestershire (ˈlɛstəʃə(r or ˈlɛstəʃɪə(r abbreviation Leics 00DistrictEast Sussex
158Telford and Wrekin290. East Sussex is a county in South East England. It is bordered by the counties of Kent, Surrey and West Sussex, and to the Towns villages and other settlements Settlements in Telford and Wrekin - Coalbrookdale Crudgington Edgmond 31Unitary, BoroughShropshire
159Rotherham286. Shropshire (ˈʃrɒpʃɪə/ /-ʃə alternatively known as Salop or abbreviated in print only Shrops, is a county in the Rotherham is a Metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. 54Metropolitan boroughSouth Yorkshire
160North Warwickshire284. A metropolitan borough is a type of local government district in England covering urban areas within metropolitan counties. Divisions and environs South Yorkshire is divided into four local government districts they are the City of Sheffield, the Metropolitan Borough of Doncaster North Warwickshire is a local government district and Borough in Warwickshire, England. 27BoroughWarwickshire
161Warwick282. Geography Warwickshire is bounded to the northwest by the West Midlands Metropolitan county and Staffordshire, by Leicestershire to Warwick is a local government district of central Warwickshire in England. 88DistrictWarwickshire
162Wyre282. Geography Warwickshire is bounded to the northwest by the West Midlands Metropolitan county and Staffordshire, by Leicestershire to WYRE (810 AM) is a Radio station broadcasting an Oldies/Contemporary Hit format 55BoroughLancashire
163North West Leicestershire279. Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England, bounded to the west by the Irish Sea North West Leicestershire is a local government district in Leicestershire, England. 33DistrictLeicestershire
164Charnwood279. Leicestershire (ˈlɛstəʃə(r or ˈlɛstəʃɪə(r abbreviation Leics Charnwood is a local government district with Borough status in northern Leicestershire, England. 06BoroughLeicestershire
165North East Derbyshire275. Leicestershire (ˈlɛstəʃə(r or ˈlɛstəʃɪə(r abbreviation Leics See also the North East Derbyshire (UK Parliament constituency. 61DistrictDerbyshire
166York271. History The area that is now Derbyshire was first visited probably briefly by humans 200000 years ago during the Aveley Interglacial as evidenced by a Middle York ( is an historic Walled city sited at the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire, England. 94Unitary, CityNorth Yorkshire
167Guildford270. North Yorkshire is a non-metropolitan or shire county located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England, and a ceremonial county in 93BoroughSurrey
168Derwentside270. Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. Derwentside is a local government district in County Durham, England, named after the River Derwent. 79DistrictDurham
169Birmingham267. Birmingham ( ˈbɜːmɪŋəm Ber -ming-um 77Metropolitan borough, City (1889)West Midlands
170Amber Valley265. A metropolitan borough is a type of local government district in England covering urban areas within metropolitan counties. The West Midlands is a Metropolitan county in western central England with a population of 2591300 Amber Valley is a local government district and Borough in Derbyshire, England. 39BoroughDerbyshire
171Mole Valley258. History The area that is now Derbyshire was first visited probably briefly by humans 200000 years ago during the Aveley Interglacial as evidenced by a Middle Civil parishes These are Abinger Betchworth Brockham Buckland Capel 32DistrictSurrey
172Oswestry256. Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. 08BoroughShropshire
173Tandridge248. Shropshire (ˈʃrɒpʃɪə/ /-ʃə alternatively known as Salop or abbreviated in print only Shrops, is a county in the Civil parishes These are Bletchingley Burstow Caterham on the Hill Caterham Valley 19DistrictSurrey
174Redcar and Cleveland244. Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. The borough of Redcar & Cleveland is a Unitary authority in the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire, England consisting of Redcar 88Unitary, BoroughNorth Yorkshire
175Tonbridge and Malling240. North Yorkshire is a non-metropolitan or shire county located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England, and a ceremonial county in History Ancient times The area has been occupied for thousands of years 13BoroughKent
176Kettering233. KENT (1400 AM) is a Radio station broadcasting a Adult Standards/MOR format Kettering is a local government district and Borough in Northamptonshire, England. 49BoroughNorthamptonshire
177Swindon230. Northamptonshire (or archaically the County of Northampton; abbreviated Northants Economy This is a chart of trend of regional gross value added of Swindon at current basic prices published (pp 10Unitary, BoroughWiltshire
178Arun221. Etymology The county formerly 'Wiltonshire' or 'Wiltunscir' (9th century is named after the former county town of Wilton (itself named after the River Wylye Election Results Elections are held in the Arun district every fourth year with the most recent being held on Thursday 3rd May 2007 01DistrictWest Sussex
179Sedgefield217. Settlements Most settlements in West Sussex are either along the south coast or are situated in the M23 corridor Sedgefield is a local government district and Borough in County Durham, in north-east England. 37BoroughDurham
180Bromsgrove216. Population The following table illustrates the change in the district's population between 1801 and 2001 97DistrictWorcestershire
181Hart215. Worcestershire (ˈwʊstəʃə abbreviated Worcs) is a county located in the West Midlands region of central England. Population In mid-2003 Hart had an estimated 85700 residents This compares with the 2001 Census figure of 83505 residents 27DistrictHampshire
182South Bedfordshire212. Wildlife Hampshire has wildlife typical of the island of Great Britain South Bedfordshire is a local government district in Bedfordshire, England. 82DistrictBedfordshire
183Dacorum212. Bedfordshire (abbreviated Beds) is a County in England that forms part of the East of England region. Dacorum is a local government district and Borough in Hertfordshire, England. 48BoroughHertfordshire
184Congleton210. Hertfordshire (ˈhɑːtfədʃə(r, abbreviated Herts) is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of Congleton is a local government district and Borough in Cheshire, in North West England. 99BoroughCheshire
185Newcastle-under-Lyme210. Cheshire (or archaically the County of Chester) is a county in North West England. History The present town is originally a Roman settlement In the Middle Ages there was a large castle here owned by John of Gaunt, and a major medieval market 96BoroughStaffordshire
186Stockton-on-Tees203. Staffordshire (abbreviated Staffs) is a landlocked county in the West Midlands region of England. Stockton-on-Tees is a Unitary authority area and borough in the Tees Valley area of North East England, with a population in 2001 of 178408 89Unitary, BoroughDurham and North Yorkshire
187Chorley202. North Yorkshire is a non-metropolitan or shire county located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England, and a ceremonial county in Chorley is a local government district with Borough status in Lancashire, England. 80BoroughLancashire
188Windsor and Maidenhead198. Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England, bounded to the west by the Irish Sea Towns and villages The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead contains the following towns and villages Ascot Bray 43Royal BoroughBerkshire
189Darlington197. Berkshire (ˈbɑːkʃə or /ˈbɑːkʃɪə/ say Baak-shuh/-sheer sometimes abbreviated to Berks) is a Home County in the South Darlington is a town in County Durham, England and the main population centre in the Borough of Darlington. 47Unitary, BoroughDurham
190Chiltern196. Quality of Rural Life In May 2008 the district was named by the Halifax bank as having the best rural quality of life anywhere in Britain 35DistrictBuckinghamshire
191Wyre Forest195. Buckinghamshire (abbreviated Bucks) is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan home county in South East England. Parishes in Wyre Forest District Kidderminster is unparished Areley Kings Bewdley Broome 41DistrictWorcestershire
192Medway192. Worcestershire (ˈwʊstəʃə abbreviated Worcs) is a county located in the West Midlands region of central England. History The Medway area has a long and varied history dominated 03Unitary, BoroughKent
193North East Lincolnshire191. KENT (1400 AM) is a Radio station broadcasting a Adult Standards/MOR format North East Lincolnshire is a Unitary authority in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England, bordering the unitary authority of North Lincolnshire 85Unitary, BoroughLincolnshire
194Wigan188. Lincolnshire (abbreviated Lincs) is a county in the east of England. The Metropolitan Borough of Wigan is a Metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, in North West England. 19Metropolitan boroughGreater Manchester
195Durham186. A metropolitan borough is a type of local government district in England covering urban areas within metropolitan counties. Greater Manchester is a Metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 2 Durham is a local government district in County Durham, England. 68CityDurham
196Warrington180. Warrington is a large town borough and Unitary authority area in Cheshire, England. 64Unitary, BoroughCheshire
197Wokingham178. Cheshire (or archaically the County of Chester) is a county in North West England. 98Unitary, DistrictBerkshire
198Solihull178. Berkshire (ˈbɑːkʃə or /ˈbɑːkʃɪə/ say Baak-shuh/-sheer sometimes abbreviated to Berks) is a Home County in the South The Metropolitan Borough of Solihull is a Metropolitan borough in the county of West Midlands in England. 29Metropolitan boroughWest Midlands
199Great Yarmouth173. A metropolitan borough is a type of local government district in England covering urban areas within metropolitan counties. The West Midlands is a Metropolitan county in western central England with a population of 2591300 History The borough was formed on April 1, 1974, under the Local Government Act 1972, as a merger of the former County borough of Great 98BoroughNorfolk
200Rochford169. Norfolk (ˈnɔrfək is a low-lying county in East Anglia, England, United Kingdom. Energy policy In May 2006, a report commissioned by British Gas showed that housing in the district of Rochford produced the 9th highest average carbon emissions 49DistrictEssex
201Pendle169. Essex is a county in the East of England. The County town is Chelmsford, and the highest point of the county is Chrishall Common Pendle is a local government district and Borough of Lancashire, England, on the North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire borders 36BoroughLancashire
202Fylde165. Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England, bounded to the west by the Irish Sea Fylde is a local government district with Borough status in Lancashire, England. 53BoroughLancashire
203Thurrock163. Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England, bounded to the west by the Irish Sea The borough It lies on the River Thames just to the east of London. 38Unitary, BoroughEssex
204Wellingborough163. Essex is a county in the East of England. The County town is Chelmsford, and the highest point of the county is Chrishall Common Wellingborough is a local government district and Borough in Northamptonshire, England. 04BoroughNorthamptonshire
205St Albans161. Northamptonshire (or archaically the County of Northampton; abbreviated Northants Naming The district's irregular sounding name reflects its diverse nature with two main urban areas and several villages typically districts with the status of cities are known 18City (1877)Hertfordshire
206Bolsover160. Hertfordshire (ˈhɑːtfədʃə(r, abbreviated Herts) is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of Bolsover is a local government district in Derbyshire, England. 33DistrictDerbyshire
207Rochdale158. History The area that is now Derbyshire was first visited probably briefly by humans 200000 years ago during the Aveley Interglacial as evidenced by a Middle The Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale is a Metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester in North West England. 08Metropolitan boroughGreater Manchester
208Wirral157. A metropolitan borough is a type of local government district in England covering urban areas within metropolitan counties. Greater Manchester is a Metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 2 Wirral or The Wirral (ˈwɪrəl is a Metropolitan borough in Merseyside, North West England, which occupies the northern 05Metropolitan boroughMerseyside
209Sefton153. A metropolitan borough is a type of local government district in England covering urban areas within metropolitan counties. Merseyside is a Metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 1365900 14Metropolitan boroughMerseyside
210Brentwood153. A metropolitan borough is a type of local government district in England covering urban areas within metropolitan counties. Merseyside is a Metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 1365900 History It is named after the town of Brentwood which is the main development in the area 12BoroughEssex
211Bromley150. Essex is a county in the East of England. The County town is Chelmsford, and the highest point of the county is Chrishall Common The London Borough of Bromley ( is a London borough of south east London, England and forms part of Outer London. 15London boroughGreater London
212Easington144. The administrative area of Greater London contains thirty-two London boroughs. Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. Easington is a local government district and in eastern County Durham, England. 56DistrictDurham
213Oldham142. The Metropolitan Borough of Oldham is a Metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, in North West England. 36Metropolitan boroughGreater Manchester
214Gateshead142. A metropolitan borough is a type of local government district in England covering urban areas within metropolitan counties. Greater Manchester is a Metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 2 Gateshead is a Metropolitan borough in Tyne and Wear, in north-east England. 35Metropolitan boroughTyne and Wear
215Preston142. A metropolitan borough is a type of local government district in England covering urban areas within metropolitan counties. Preston ( ˈprɛstən is a city and local government district in Lancashire, England, located on the River Ribble. 22City (2002)Lancashire
216South Bucks141. Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England, bounded to the west by the Irish Sea 28DistrictBuckinghamshire
217Bolton139. Buckinghamshire (abbreviated Bucks) is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan home county in South East England. The Metropolitan Borough of Bolton is a Metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, England. 80Metropolitan boroughGreater Manchester
218Rossendale138. A metropolitan borough is a type of local government district in England covering urban areas within metropolitan counties. Greater Manchester is a Metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 2 Rossendale is a local government district with Borough status 05BoroughLancashire
219Sunderland137. Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England, bounded to the west by the Irish Sea History The metropolitan borough was formed in 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972 by the merger of several districts of County Durham - Washington 46Metropolitan borough, City (1992)Tyne and Wear
220Blackburn with Darwen137. A metropolitan borough is a type of local government district in England covering urban areas within metropolitan counties. Blackburn with Darwen is a Unitary authority area in Lancashire, North West England. 01Unitary, BoroughLancashire
221St Helens136. Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England, bounded to the west by the Irish Sea The Metropolitan Borough of St Helens is a Metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England. 38Metropolitan boroughMerseyside
222Blaby130. A metropolitan borough is a type of local government district in England covering urban areas within metropolitan counties. Merseyside is a Metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 1365900 Blaby is a local government district in Leicestershire, England. 47DistrictLeicestershire
223Welwyn Hatfield129. Leicestershire (ˈlɛstəʃə(r or ˈlɛstəʃɪə(r abbreviation Leics 55DistrictHertfordshire
224Reigate and Banstead129. Hertfordshire (ˈhɑːtfədʃə(r, abbreviated Herts) is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of Locations within the Borough Banstead, Burgh Heath Chipstead Earlswood Hooley 13BoroughSurrey
225Stockport126. Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. The Metropolitan Borough of Stockport is a Metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, in north west England, centered around the town of Stockport 06Metropolitan boroughGreater Manchester
226Gedling119. A metropolitan borough is a type of local government district in England covering urban areas within metropolitan counties. Greater Manchester is a Metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 2 Gedling is a local government district with Borough status in Nottinghamshire, England. 98BoroughNottinghamshire
227Hillingdon115. Nottinghamshire (abbreviated Notts) is an English county in the East Midlands, which borders South Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire The London Borough of Hillingdon ( is the westernmost Borough in Greater London, England. 70London boroughGreater London
228Manchester115. The administrative area of Greater London contains thirty-two London boroughs. Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. 65Metropolitan borough, City (1853)Greater Manchester
229Newcastle upon Tyne113. A metropolitan borough is a type of local government district in England covering urban areas within metropolitan counties. Greater Manchester is a Metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 2 Newcastle upon Tyne ( (often shortened to Newcastle) is a city and Metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear, England 44Metropolitan borough, City (1882)Tyne and Wear
230South Ribble112. A metropolitan borough is a type of local government district in England covering urban areas within metropolitan counties. South Ribble is a Non-metropolitan district and Borough of Lancashire, England. 96BoroughLancashire
231Havering112. Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England, bounded to the west by the Irish Sea 27London boroughGreater London
232Liverpool111. The administrative area of Greater London contains thirty-two London boroughs. Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. Liverpool ( is a City and Metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary 84Metropolitan borough, City (1880)Merseyside
233Burnley110. A metropolitan borough is a type of local government district in England covering urban areas within metropolitan counties. Merseyside is a Metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 1365900 Burnley is a local government district with Borough status in Lancashire in North West England, named for its main town Burnley 70BoroughLancashire
234Basildon110. Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England, bounded to the west by the Irish Sea Basildon district council The District Council is Conservative dominated 02DistrictEssex
235Erewash109. Essex is a county in the East of England. The County town is Chelmsford, and the highest point of the county is Chrishall Common Erewash (ˈɛrəˌwɒʃ is a local government district and Borough in Derbyshire, England, to the east of Derby. 63BoroughDerbyshire
236Ashfield109. History The area that is now Derbyshire was first visited probably briefly by humans 200000 years ago during the Aveley Interglacial as evidenced by a Middle Ashfield is a local government district in western Nottinghamshire, England. 56DistrictNottinghamshire
237Bristol109. Nottinghamshire (abbreviated Notts) is an English county in the East Midlands, which borders South Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire Bristol ( ˈbrɪstəl is a city, Unitary authority and ceremonial county in South West England, west of London 46Unitary, City (1542)Bristol
238Bracknell Forest109. Bristol ( ˈbrɪstəl is a city, Unitary authority and ceremonial county in South West England, west of London History Bracknell Forest was formed on April 1 1974, as the non-metropolitan district of Bracknell. 38Unitary, BoroughBerkshire
239Trafford106. Berkshire (ˈbɑːkʃə or /ˈbɑːkʃɪə/ say Baak-shuh/-sheer sometimes abbreviated to Berks) is a Home County in the South The Metropolitan Borough of Trafford is a Metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, England 04Metropolitan boroughGreater Manchester
240Walsall103. A metropolitan borough is a type of local government district in England covering urban areas within metropolitan counties. Greater Manchester is a Metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 2 Localities Aldridge, Alumwell Barr Beacon, Bentley, Birchills, Blakenall Heath, Bloxwich 95Metropolitan boroughWest Midlands
241Thanet103. A metropolitan borough is a type of local government district in England covering urban areas within metropolitan counties. The West Midlands is a Metropolitan county in western central England with a population of 2591300 History See also Isle of Thanet The Isle of Thanet is the major part of the Thanet District 30DistrictKent
242Tameside103. KENT (1400 AM) is a Radio station broadcasting a Adult Standards/MOR format The Metropolitan Borough of Tameside is a Metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester in North West England. 17Metropolitan boroughGreater Manchester
243Hertsmere101. A metropolitan borough is a type of local government district in England covering urban areas within metropolitan counties. Greater Manchester is a Metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 2 History The district was formed on 1 April 1974, under the Local Government Act 1972, by a merger of the former area of Bushey Urban District 16BoroughHertfordshire

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RankDistrictArea km²TypeCeremonial county
244Bury99. Hertfordshire (ˈhɑːtfədʃə(r, abbreviated Herts) is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of The ceremonial counties are areas of England that are appointed a Lord-Lieutenant, and are defined by the government as the Counties for the purposes of the Lieutenancies The Metropolitan borough of Bury is a Metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester, in the northwest of England. 48Metropolitan boroughGreater Manchester
245Gravesham99. A metropolitan borough is a type of local government district in England covering urban areas within metropolitan counties. Greater Manchester is a Metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 2 The name 'Gravesham' Robert H Hiscock Chairman of the Gravesend Historical Society in the foreword to his book 'A History of Gravesend' (Phillimore 1976 wrote 02BoroughKent
246Coventry98. KENT (1400 AM) is a Radio station broadcasting a Adult Standards/MOR format Coventry ( is a city and Metropolitan borough in the County of West Midlands in England. 64Metropolitan borough, City (1345)West Midlands
247Dudley97. A metropolitan borough is a type of local government district in England covering urban areas within metropolitan counties. The West Midlands is a Metropolitan county in western central England with a population of 2591300 Localities Localities within the borough include Amblecote Brierley Hill Bromley Coseley 96Metropolitan boroughWest Midlands
248Salford97. A metropolitan borough is a type of local government district in England covering urban areas within metropolitan counties. The West Midlands is a Metropolitan county in western central England with a population of 2591300 The City of Salford is a Local government district of Greater Manchester, England with the status of a city and Metropolitan borough. 19Metropolitan borough, City (1926)Greater Manchester
249Elmbridge96. A metropolitan borough is a type of local government district in England covering urban areas within metropolitan counties. Greater Manchester is a Metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 2 History The district was formed on 1 April 1974 by the merger of Esher and Walton and Weybridge urban districts 34BoroughSurrey
250Surrey Heath95. Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. Parish councils Parish councils in Surrey Heath are in Bisley with the chairman being Cllr Barry Woodhead Chobham with the chairman being Cllr Ian 09BoroughSurrey
251Hartlepool93. Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. Hartlepool is a local government district and Borough in the Ceremonial county of County Durham, North East England 86Unitary, BoroughDurham
252Stoke-on-Trent93. Stoke-on-Trent ( often abbreviated to Stoke) is a city in Staffordshire, England which forms a linear Conurbation almost 12 miles (19 45Unitary, City (1925)Staffordshire
253Three Rivers88. Staffordshire (abbreviated Staffs) is a landlocked county in the West Midlands region of England. Politics District council Three Rivers is a Non-metropolitan district that elects one-third of its councillors at any one time three times every four years 81DistrictHertfordshire
254Ellesmere Port and Neston88. Hertfordshire (ˈhɑːtfədʃə(r, abbreviated Herts) is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of Ellesmere Port and Neston is a local government district, Borough and parliamentary constituency in Cheshire, England 41BoroughCheshire
255Barnet86. Cheshire (or archaically the County of Chester) is a county in North West England. The London Borough of Barnet ( is a London borough in North London and forms part of Outer London. 74London boroughGreater London
256Croydon86. The administrative area of Greater London contains thirty-two London boroughs. Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. The London Borough of Croydon ( is a London borough in South London, England and is part of Outer London. 52London boroughGreater London
257Knowsley86. The administrative area of Greater London contains thirty-two London boroughs. Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. The Metropolitan Borough of Knowsley is a Metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England. 47Metropolitan boroughMerseyside
258Sandwell85. A metropolitan borough is a type of local government district in England covering urban areas within metropolitan counties. Merseyside is a Metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 1365900 History of the Borough The borough was formed on 1 April 1974 as a merger of the County boroughs of Warley (associated with Worcestershire 58Metropolitan boroughWest Midlands
259Brighton & Hove82. A metropolitan borough is a type of local government district in England covering urban areas within metropolitan counties. The West Midlands is a Metropolitan county in western central England with a population of 2591300 Council and directorates The leader of the council is Conservative Mary Mears 67Unitary, City (2000)East Sussex
260North Tyneside82. East Sussex is a county in South East England. It is bordered by the counties of Kent, Surrey and West Sussex, and to the North Tyneside is a Metropolitan borough of Tyne and Wear in the North East of England. 39Metropolitan boroughTyne and Wear
261Enfield82. A metropolitan borough is a type of local government district in England covering urban areas within metropolitan counties. 20London boroughGreater London
262Northampton80. The administrative area of Greater London contains thirty-two London boroughs. Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. This article is about Northampton in England for other places of the same name see Northampton (disambiguation Northampton ( is a large Market 76BoroughNorthamptonshire
263Corby80. Northamptonshire (or archaically the County of Northampton; abbreviated Northants Corby is an industrial town and a local government district located 13km north of Kettering in Northamptonshire, England. 28BoroughNorthamptonshire
264Broxtowe80. Northamptonshire (or archaically the County of Northampton; abbreviated Northants Broxtowe is a local government district with Borough status in Nottinghamshire, England, west of the city of Nottingham. 10BoroughNottinghamshire
265Plymouth79. Nottinghamshire (abbreviated Notts) is an English county in the East Midlands, which borders South Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire Plymouth ( is a city and unitary authority area on the coast of Devon, England about south west of London. 78Unitary, City (1928)Devon
266Eastleigh79. Devon is a large county in the South West of England. The county is also referred to as Devonshire, but that is an entirely unofficial name The Borough of Eastleigh is a local government district and Borough in Hampshire, England, bordering the Unitary authority of 78BoroughHampshire
267Halton79. Wildlife Hampshire has wildlife typical of the island of Great Britain Halton is a local government district in North West England, with borough status and administered by a Unitary authority. 09Unitary, BoroughCheshire
268Nuneaton and Bedworth78. Cheshire (or archaically the County of Chester) is a county in North West England. Nuneaton and Bedworth is a local government district with Borough status in northern Warwickshire, England, consisting of the Towns 96BoroughWarwickshire
269Cannock Chase78. Geography Warwickshire is bounded to the northwest by the West Midlands Metropolitan county and Staffordshire, by Leicestershire to 88DistrictStaffordshire
270Runnymede78. Staffordshire (abbreviated Staffs) is a landlocked county in the West Midlands region of England. Twinning Runnymede is twinned with Bergisch Gladbach situated 10 miles east of Cologne Herndon Virginia, about 20 miles west of Washington D 04BoroughSurrey
271Derby78. Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. Derby (pronounced "dar-bee" /dˈɑːbɪ/ is a city in the East Midlands of England. 03Unitary, City (1977)Derbyshire
272Barrow-in-Furness77. History The area that is now Derbyshire was first visited probably briefly by humans 200000 years ago during the Aveley Interglacial as evidenced by a Middle Barrow-in-Furness is a local government district with borough status in Cumbria, England. 87BoroughCumbria
273Mansfield76. Boundaries and divisions Cumbria is neighboured by Northumberland, County Durham, North Yorkshire, Lancashire, and the Lieutenancy Mansfield is a local government district in Nottinghamshire, England. 72DistrictNottinghamshire
274Nottingham74. Nottinghamshire (abbreviated Notts) is an English county in the East Midlands, which borders South Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire Nottingham ( is a city in the Ceremonial county of Nottinghamshire, England. 61Unitary, City (1897)Nottinghamshire
275Fareham74. Nottinghamshire (abbreviated Notts) is an English county in the East Midlands, which borders South Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire Fareham Borough Council The Borough Council is Conservative controlled 24BoroughHampshire
276Leicester73. Wildlife Hampshire has wildlife typical of the island of Great Britain Leicester (ˈlɛstə is the largest city and Unitary authority area in the East Midlands of England, and is the traditional 32Unitary, City (1919)Leicestershire
277Hyndburn72. Leicestershire (ˈlɛstəʃə(r or ˈlɛstəʃɪə(r abbreviation Leics Hyndburn is a local government district with Borough status in Lancashire, England. 99BoroughLancashire
278Dartford72. Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England, bounded to the west by the Irish Sea Government Since 1997 Dartford's MP is Howard Stoate (Labour The Mayor for the year May 2008 to May 2009 is Councillor Ian Armitt 77BoroughKent
279Hull71. KENT (1400 AM) is a Radio station broadcasting a Adult Standards/MOR format Kingston upon Hull ( almost invariably referred 45Unitary, City (1897)East Riding of Yorkshire
280Blyth Valley70. This article describes the Local government district For the Parliamentary constituency of the same name see Blyth Valley (UK Parliament constituency 36BoroughNorthumberland
281Wolverhampton69. Northumberland is a county in the North East of England. The non-metropolitan county of Northumberland borders Cumbria to the west 44Metropolitan borough, City (2000)West Midlands
282Chester-le-Street67. A metropolitan borough is a type of local government district in England covering urban areas within metropolitan counties. The West Midlands is a Metropolitan county in western central England with a population of 2591300 Chester-le-Street is a local government district in County Durham, England. 58DistrictDurham
283Wansbeck66. Wansbeck is a local government district in south-east Northumberland, England. 76DistrictNorthumberland
284Chesterfield66. Northumberland is a county in the North East of England. The non-metropolitan county of Northumberland borders Cumbria to the west Chesterfield is a historic Market town and local government district in Derbyshire, a County in England. 04BoroughDerbyshire
285Poole64. History The area that is now Derbyshire was first visited probably briefly by humans 200000 years ago during the Aveley Interglacial as evidenced by a Middle Poole ( is a large coastal town and seaport in Dorset on the south coast of England 88Unitary, BoroughDorset
286South Tyneside64. Dorset ( (or archaically, Dorsetshire) is a county in South West England on the English Channel coast South Tyneside is a Metropolitan borough in Tyne and Wear in North East England. 41Metropolitan boroughTyne and Wear
287Woking63. A metropolitan borough is a type of local government district in England covering urban areas within metropolitan counties. 60BoroughSurrey
288Torbay62. Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. Geography There are three main towns around the bay Torquay in the north Paignton in the centre and Brixham in the south which have become connected 88Unitary, BoroughDevon
289Bexley60. Devon is a large county in the South West of England. The county is also referred to as Devonshire, but that is an entirely unofficial name The London Borough of Bexley ( is a London borough in south east Greater London which forms with other boroughs part of Outer London. 56London boroughGreater London
290Richmond upon Thames57. The administrative area of Greater London contains thirty-two London boroughs. Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames ( is a London borough in south west London, England, which forms part of Outer London. 41London boroughGreater London
291Redbridge56. The administrative area of Greater London contains thirty-two London boroughs. Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. The London Borough of Redbridge ( is a London borough in north east London, England and forms part of Outer London. 41London boroughGreater London
292Hounslow55. The administrative area of Greater London contains thirty-two London boroughs. Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. The London Borough of Hounslow ( is a London borough in West London, England. 98London boroughGreater London
293Ealing55. The administrative area of Greater London contains thirty-two London boroughs. Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. The London Borough of Ealing ( is an Outer London borough in West London. 53London boroughGreater London
294Havant55. The administrative area of Greater London contains thirty-two London boroughs. Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. Havant Borough Council The Borough Council is Conservative controlled 33BoroughHampshire
295Redditch54. Wildlife Hampshire has wildlife typical of the island of Great Britain Redditch is a Town and local government district in north-east Worcestershire, England. 25BoroughWorcestershire
296Middlesbrough53. Worcestershire (ˈwʊstəʃə abbreviated Worcs) is a county located in the West Midlands region of central England. Middlesbrough ( IPA ( Received pronunciation) is a Town in the Tees Valley sub-region of the North East of England 87Unitary, BoroughNorth Yorkshire
297Broxbourne51. North Yorkshire is a non-metropolitan or shire county located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England, and a ceremonial county in Business There are 600 companies in the borough with warehousing and distribution sectors being particularly well represented 43BoroughHertfordshire
298Spelthorne51. Hertfordshire (ˈhɑːtfədʃə(r, abbreviated Herts) is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of History Spelthorne appears in Domesday Book of 1086 as Spelet(horne. 16BoroughSurrey
299Harrow50. Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. The London Borough of Harrow ( is a London borough of outer north-west London. 47London boroughGreater London
300Christchurch50. The administrative area of Greater London contains thirty-two London boroughs. Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. Geography and administration Although within the historic county boundaries of Hampshire, at the time of the 1974 local government re-organisation it was considered 38BoroughDorset
301Southampton49. Dorset ( (or archaically, Dorsetshire) is a county in South West England on the English Channel coast Southampton ( IPA /ˌsaʊθˈhæmptən/ is the largest city in the county of Hampshire, on the south coast of England 84Unitary, City (1964)Hampshire
302Greenwich47. Wildlife Hampshire has wildlife typical of the island of Great Britain The London Borough of Greenwich ( (Greenwich ˈgrɛnɪtʃ is an Inner London borough in south-east London, England. 35London boroughGreater London
303Exeter47. The administrative area of Greater London contains thirty-two London boroughs. Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. Exeter ( (IPA ˈeksɪtər is a city, district and County town of Devon, England. 03CityDevon
304Cheltenham46. Devon is a large county in the South West of England. The county is also referred to as Devonshire, but that is an entirely unofficial name Education 61BoroughGloucestershire
305Bournemouth46. History See also History of Gloucestershire Gloucestershire is a historic county mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle in the 10th century Bournemouth ( is a large coastal resort town in the Borough of Bournemouth in Dorset, England. 18Unitary, BoroughDorset
306Oxford45. Dorset ( (or archaically, Dorsetshire) is a county in South West England on the English Channel coast Oxford is currently bidding for the 2010 Wikimania Conference Oxford () is a city, and the County town of Oxfordshire, 59City (1542)Oxfordshire
307Castle Point45. History See also History of Oxfordshire The county of Oxfordshire was formed in the early years of the 10th century and is broadly situated in the History The district was formed on April 1, 1974 by the merger of the Benfleet Urban District and the Canvey Island Urban District. 08BoroughEssex
308Crawley44. Essex is a county in the East of England. The County town is Chelmsford, and the highest point of the county is Chrishall Common Crawley ( is a town and Local government district with Borough status in West Sussex, England 97BoroughWest Sussex
309Eastbourne44. Settlements Most settlements in West Sussex are either along the south coast or are situated in the M23 corridor Eastbourne ( is a large town and borough of East Sussex, on the south coast of England with an estimated population of 94816 as of 2007 16BoroughEast Sussex
310Sutton43. East Sussex is a county in South East England. It is bordered by the counties of Kent, Surrey and West Sussex, and to the The London Borough of Sutton ( is a London borough in South London, England and forms part of Outer London. 85London boroughGreater London
311Luton43. The administrative area of Greater London contains thirty-two London boroughs. Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. Luton ( is a large town in the east of England, 32 miles (51 kilometres north of London. 35Unitary, BoroughBedfordshire
312Brent43. Bedfordshire (abbreviated Beds) is a County in England that forms part of the East of England region. The London Borough of Brent ( is a London borough in north west London, UK and forms part of Outer London. 24London boroughGreater London
313Adur41. The administrative area of Greater London contains thirty-two London boroughs. Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. Adur may refer to Adur (district, England Adur Azerbaijan River Adur, England 80DistrictWest Sussex
314Southend-on-Sea41. Settlements Most settlements in West Sussex are either along the south coast or are situated in the M23 corridor 76Unitary, BoroughEssex
315Weymouth and Portland41. Essex is a county in the East of England. The County town is Chelmsford, and the highest point of the county is Chrishall Common 75BoroughDorset
316Cambridge40. Dorset ( (or archaically, Dorsetshire) is a county in South West England on the English Channel coast The city of Cambridge (ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ is a university town and the administrative centre of the county of Cambridgeshire, England 70City (1951)Cambridgeshire
317Gloucester40. History Cambridgeshire is noted as the site of some of the earliest known Neolithic permanent settlement in the United Kingdom, along with sites at Fengate Gloucester (ˈɡlɒstɚ) is a city, district and County town of Gloucestershire in the South West region of England. 54CityGloucestershire
318Reading40. History See also History of Gloucestershire Gloucestershire is a historic county mentioned in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle in the 10th century Reading (ˈrɛdɪŋ as Redding) is a town in England, located at the confluence of the River Thames and River Kennet, midway between 40Unitary, BoroughBerkshire
319Portsmouth40. Berkshire (ˈbɑːkʃə or /ˈbɑːkʃɪə/ say Baak-shuh/-sheer sometimes abbreviated to Berks) is a Home County in the South History See also History of Portsmouth There have been settlements in the area since before Roman times mostly being offshoots of Portchester, which 25Unitary, City (1926)Hampshire
320Ipswich39. Wildlife Hampshire has wildlife typical of the island of Great Britain Ipswich ( ˈɪpswɪtʃ is a Non-metropolitan district and the County town of Suffolk, England on the Estuary of the River Orwell 42BoroughSuffolk
321Rushmoor39. Suffolk (ˈsʌfək is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in East Anglia, England. 04BoroughHampshire
322Norwich39. Wildlife Hampshire has wildlife typical of the island of Great Britain History Roman The Romans had their regional capital at Venta Icenorum on the river to the south which is near modern-day Caistor St Edmund 02City (1195)Norfolk
323Waltham Forest38. Norfolk (ˈnɔrfək is a low-lying county in East Anglia, England, United Kingdom. The London Borough of Waltham Forest is a London borough in East London England and forms part of Outer London. 82London boroughGreater London
324Merton37. The administrative area of Greater London contains thirty-two London boroughs. Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. The London Borough of Merton ( is a London borough in south west London. 61London boroughGreater London
325Kingston upon Thames37. The administrative area of Greater London contains thirty-two London boroughs. Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. The Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames ( is a borough in south-west London, England. 25London boroughGreater London
326Newham36. The administrative area of Greater London contains thirty-two London boroughs. Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. The London Borough of Newham ( is a London borough in East London, within Greater London. 22London boroughGreater London
327Barking and Dagenham36. The administrative area of Greater London contains thirty-two London boroughs. Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham ( is a London borough in East London and forms part of Outer London. 09London boroughGreater London
328Lincoln35. The administrative area of Greater London contains thirty-two London boroughs. Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. Lincoln (ˈlɪŋkən is a Cathedral city and County town of Lincolnshire, England. 69CityLincolnshire
329Lewisham35. Lincolnshire (abbreviated Lincs) is a county in the east of England. The London Borough of Lewisham ( is a London borough in south-east London, England and forms part of Inner London. 15London boroughGreater London
330Blackpool34. The administrative area of Greater London contains thirty-two London boroughs. Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. Blackpool (/ˈblækˌpul is a seaside town in Lancashire, England. 92Unitary, BoroughLancashire
331Wandsworth34. Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England, bounded to the west by the Irish Sea The London Borough of Wandsworth (ˈlʌndən bʌɹə ɒv ˈwɒndz 26London boroughGreater London
332Epsom and Ewell34. The administrative area of Greater London contains thirty-two London boroughs. Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. History Both Epsom and Ewell lie on the spring line on the north face of the North Downs where the pervious Chalk meets the impervious 07BoroughSurrey
333Worcester33. Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. Worcester (ˈwʊstə is a city and County town of Worcestershire, in the West Midlands of England. 28City (1189)Worcestershire
334Slough32. Worcestershire (ˈwʊstəʃə abbreviated Worcs) is a county located in the West Midlands region of central England. Slough ( ˈslaʊ is a Borough and Unitary authority within the ceremonial county of Berkshire, England. 54Unitary, BoroughBerkshire
335Worthing32. Berkshire (ˈbɑːkʃə or /ˈbɑːkʃɪə/ say Baak-shuh/-sheer sometimes abbreviated to Berks) is a Home County in the South Worthing (ˈwɜrðɪŋ is a large seaside town and a local government borough in West Sussex, England 48BoroughWest Sussex
336Tamworth30. Settlements Most settlements in West Sussex are either along the south coast or are situated in the M23 corridor Tamworth is a Town and local government district in Staffordshire, England, located 14 miles (22 km north-east of Birmingham 85BoroughStaffordshire
337Harlow30. Staffordshire (abbreviated Staffs) is a landlocked county in the West Midlands region of England. Harlow is a New town and local government district in Essex, England. 54DistrictEssex
338Hastings29. Essex is a county in the East of England. The County town is Chelmsford, and the highest point of the county is Chrishall Common Hastings is a town on the coast of East Sussex in England; it is also the administrative centre for the Borough of the same name 72BoroughEast Sussex
339Haringey29. East Sussex is a county in South East England. It is bordered by the counties of Kent, Surrey and West Sussex, and to the The London Borough of Haringey (ˈhærɪŋgeɪ) is a Borough of North London, classified by some definitions as part of Inner London, and by 59London boroughGreater London
340Southwark28. The administrative area of Greater London contains thirty-two London boroughs. Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. The London Borough of Southwark ( is a London borough in south east London, England. 85London boroughGreater London
341Lambeth26. The administrative area of Greater London contains thirty-two London boroughs. Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. The London Borough of Lambeth ( is a London borough in South London, England and forms part of Inner London. 82London boroughGreater London
342Stevenage25. The administrative area of Greater London contains thirty-two London boroughs. Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. Place-name meaning Stevenage may derive from Old English stiþen āc / stiōen āc / stithen ac (various Old English dialects 96BoroughHertfordshire
343Gosport25. Hertfordshire (ˈhɑːtfədʃə(r, abbreviated Herts) is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of History The Rowner area of the peninsula was known to have been settled in Saxon times mentioned in the Anglo Saxon Chronicles as Rughenor (Rough bank or slope 29BoroughHampshire
344Oadby and Wigston23. Wildlife Hampshire has wildlife typical of the island of Great Britain Oadby and Wigston is a local government district and Borough in the English county of Leicestershire. 52BoroughLeicestershire
345Camden21. Leicestershire (ˈlɛstəʃə(r or ˈlɛstəʃɪə(r abbreviation Leics The London Borough of Camden ( is a borough of London, England, which forms part of Inner London. 80London boroughGreater London
346Westminster21. The administrative area of Greater London contains thirty-two London boroughs. Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. The City of Westminster ( is a borough of London with city status. 48London borough, City (1540)Greater London
347Watford21. The administrative area of Greater London contains thirty-two London boroughs. Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. Watford (ˈwɒtfəd) is a town and district in Hertfordshire, England, situated 19 miles (30 km northwest of London 43BoroughHertfordshire
348Tower Hamlets19. Hertfordshire (ˈhɑːtfədʃə(r, abbreviated Herts) is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of The London Borough of Tower Hamlets ( is a London borough to the east of the City of London, England and north of the River Thames in East 77London boroughGreater London
349Hackney19. The administrative area of Greater London contains thirty-two London boroughs. Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. The London Borough of Hackney ( is a London borough in North-East London and forms part of Inner London. 06London boroughGreater London
350Hammersmith and Fulham16. The administrative area of Greater London contains thirty-two London boroughs. Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham ( is a London borough in West London and forms part of Inner London. 40London boroughGreater London
351Isles of Scilly16. The administrative area of Greater London contains thirty-two London boroughs. Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. 33UnitaryCornwall
352Islington14. Cornwall ( Kernow ˈkɛɹnɔʊ is the most southwesterly county of England, on the Peninsula that lies to the west of the River Tamar The London Borough of Islington ( is a London borough in North and Inner London. 86London boroughGreater London
353Kensington and Chelsea12. The administrative area of Greater London contains thirty-two London boroughs. Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea ( (often abbreviated to RBKC) is a London borough in the west side of Central London. 13London boroughGreater London

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RankDistrictArea km²TypeCeremonial county
354City of London2. The administrative area of Greater London contains thirty-two London boroughs. Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. The ceremonial counties are areas of England that are appointed a Lord-Lieutenant, and are defined by the government as the Counties for the purposes of the Lieutenancies For London as a whole see the main article London. The City of London is a geographically 90Unitary, CityCity of London

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For London as a whole see the main article London. The City of London is a geographically This is a list of Council areas of Scotland ordered by area. See also List of Scottish council areas by population (2004 This is a list of principal areas of Wales ordered by area. RankDistrictArea (km²Style1
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